Pastor Sam joins Joel to unpack a dad’s calling as the primary spiritual leader at home—why modeling real, imperfect faith beats outsourcing it, how simple daily rhythms (good questions, prayer, church, and one-on-one time) shape kids, and how to navigate tough conversations with honesty and grace. You’ll hear research-backed reasons fathers matter, practical prompts to spark deeper talks, and hope if you feel late to start. Stick around for Sam’s final challenge to “chase after Jesus in front of your kids.” Like, comment, and subscribe to support more episodes of Raising Rebels! 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro: A father’s spiritual duty

00:17 - Welcome to Raising Rebels + guest intro

00:38 - Why engaged dads matter for faith

01:53 - Eternal stakes: what truly lasts

03:26 - Misconceptions: “Do I need seminary?”

05:21 - It takes a community of godly men

06:07 - Research: a dad’s faith & outcomes

10:01 - Four questions that unlock conversation

12:11 - Guiding kids through hard topics

12:55 - Power of one-on-one time

14:40 - Keep it simple: daily prompts that work

16:41 - Modeling repentance & grace at home

20:03 - A fifth-grader’s fear of failure

21:25 - Redefining success biblically

24:05 - Hope for dads starting late

26:48 - Final charge: live your pursuit of Jesus

29:01 - Where to find Sam’s shows

29:56 - Outro & call to action

Links

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